Name: My father Yuan Mu

On the other hand, Shao Zhengping can supervise all the public security officers in Handong, including Tang Gangyi. Moreover, promotions within the public security department require the approval of the higher-level public security department. In other words, most of the personnel power of the public security department lies with the higher-level public security department.

If Tang Gangyi pretended to obey Shao Zhengping but was actually disrespectful to him, or even showed no respect to him, it would be extremely difficult for him to promote his own people in the future.

"Hmph! Would you have made a big fuss if I hadn't come?" Shao Zhengping sneered at Tang Gangyi.

Tang Gangyi felt a little uncomfortable. There were so many of his subordinates around him, but Shao Zhengping scolded him like that without considering his face at all. But there was nothing he could do. A higher-ranking official could crush someone more powerful.

"Director Shao, I have no choice. This matter today is not my responsibility."

"Don't tell me so much first. Let me ask you, did you catch Mr. Niu?"

"Yes."

"Then what was your excuse for arresting him?"

"Director Shao, this Niu Dali is suspected of harboring a suspect. Of course I have to take him away for investigation."

"Suspected? That means you have no evidence?"

"Director Shao, our public security organs should have the right to ask citizens to cooperate with our investigation, right?" Tang Gangyi's face looked a little ugly, because Shao Zhengping didn't give him any face at all.

Even though you're my superior, you should at least show some respect, right? Secretary Zhao is standing behind me. If you piss me off, I'll really fight you!

Shao Zhengping narrowed his eyes and looked at Tang Gangyi for a moment, then led his men directly into the restaurant. After a quick glance, he saw Niu Dali and his wife sitting in the corner. His face instantly became furious, and he turned to look at the people from the Municipal Bureau and started to scold them.

"Tang Gangyi! Who gave you the authority to handcuff someone?! Do you know that there are regulations for handcuffing someone? You handcuffed someone without any evidence. Do you have any moral integrity as a police officer?"

"You're also a Party member! Where's your Party spirit? How do you treat a member of the public like this? How will the public view us police officers in the future?"

"Also! What are you doing with so many people? You are police officers! Not bandits! Look at this hall, you are rummaging around! What do you want to do? Mr. Niu is a major taxpayer in Handong, contributing so much tax revenue every year, and you treat him like this? How can other bosses feel at ease to invest in Handong in the future!"

"To put it mildly, this is brutal law enforcement. To put it more seriously, you've disregarded Party rules and regulations and bent the law for personal gain! Have you forgotten the oath you swore under the police badge? Have you forgotten the oath you swore under the Party flag?!"

Shao Zhengping's barrage of scolding stunned everyone in the Municipal Bureau. What was going on? Why was he so angry? But the others didn't dare to say anything. It was better to listen at this time. However, Tang Gangyi's face turned blue and red, and his chest kept heaving, obviously he was extremely angry.

"Mr. Shao! Aren't your words too much?"

"Excessive? Who is excessive, exactly? If you wanted Mr. Niu to cooperate, you could have just sent two plainclothes officers to ask him to come to the Public Security Bureau to cooperate. Why did you bring so many people? You disrupted his business. And what about that person you mentioned harboring a suspect? Let me ask you, who are you harboring? If you can't explain it clearly today, I will ask my superiors to adjust your position!"

In fact, Shao Zhengping should not have been so angry, but no one would be in a good mood if they were woken up in the middle of the night. Besides, it was Yuan Mu's order, and he felt bad for not being able to help the other party for such a long time. His director Yuan Mu had put in a lot of effort, so he had to do his part today.

He also knew about the factional struggles in the province. Yuan Mu had previously explained the cause and effect of the matter on the phone. He knew that Tang Gangyi didn't have the courage to reveal Yuan Zhihao, so he had to suffer the loss today.

Besides, what he did today was unreasonable in the first place, so Tang Gangyi's trip today was doomed to fail.

Shao Zhengping also knew that today's incident was a struggle between Zhao Lichun and Yuan Mu. He and Tang Gangyi were both pawns, but he was confident in Yuan Mu. Even if he offended Zhao Lichun, Yuan Mu would be able to protect him. Being in the officialdom, there are some things that must be done.

If Yuan Mu didn't have his back, he would never have waded into this muddy water today, because if he wasn't careful, it would be a bottomless abyss.

"Director Shao, are you really going to be so disrespectful to me today?" Tang Gangyi's face was gloomy, and the "you" in his words became "you".

"Face? If you don't have any shame yourself, what face do you need? Now, in the name of the Director of the Public Security Department of Handong Province, I order you! Release Niu Dali immediately and take everyone away!"

"Impossible, I must take Niu Dali away today! Today's matter was instructed by Secretary Zhao. Doesn't Secretary Zhao's words work anymore?" Tang Gangyi refused to give in and even brought Zhao Lichun out.

"I'm telling you! Don't even think about taking people away while I'm here today! Also, if Secretary Zhao can give instructions, why can't I? I'm asking you, can I give instructions or not?!" Shao Zhengping shouted with his eyes wide open.

Tang Gangyi clenched his fists, feeling extremely embarrassed today. Normally, his relationship with Shao Zhengping was not good but definitely not bad either. However, Shao Zhengping was completely different today, showing no mercy in his words and deeds.

"Director Shao! Are you going to go against Secretary Zhao?"

"That's not what I meant, but I'm a police officer and I can't watch you continue making mistakes! You should have searched it just now, right?"

Tang Gangyi nodded.

"Did you find anything during the search? Also, did you have a warrant to search this place?"

Tang Gangyi shook his head.

"How can you conduct a random search without a warrant?! Take your people away immediately. The provincial government is taking over this place!"

"No! I won't leave no matter what you say today, unless you let me take Niu Dali away!" Tang Gangyi has made up his mind. Since it has come to this, he might as well confront it head-on. If he gives up halfway now, Zhao Lichun will probably hold a grudge against him. If he fights to the end, maybe Secretary Zhao will be able to help him.

"Tang Gangyi! I'm not negotiating with you now. I'm ordering you as the Director of Public Security! Have you forgotten that when you put on this uniform, you have to obey the orders of your superiors?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten, but Director Shao, have you forgotten that our Municipal Bureau is under the dual leadership of the local government and the higher-level public security department? If you want me to leave, then please call Secretary Zhao. If he gives the order, I will withdraw immediately!"